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Tell what is the profit or loss in the following transaction. Also find profit percent or loss percent in given case. A cupboard bought for ₹ 2,500 and sold at ₹ 3,000.

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Tell what is the profit or loss in the following transaction. Also find profit percent or loss percent in given case.

A cupboard bought for ₹ 2,500 and sold at ₹ 3,000.

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Cost price = ₹ 2500

Selling price = ₹ 3000

Profit = 3000 - 2500

= ₹ 500

Profit % = `"Profit"/"Cost price" xx 100`

= `500/2500 xx 100`

= 20%

So, profit = ₹ 500 and profit percentage = 20%

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Chapter 7 Comparing Quantities
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